REOPENING PLAN 2020/2021 - Today's Hope, Tomorrow's Leaders! Academic Year 2021 - City International Schools
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REOPENING PLAN 2020/2021 Today’s Hope, Tomorrow’s Leaders! Academic Year 2021
AMERICAN CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
6th of October Branch
August 23, 2020
Dear ACIS Parents/Guardians,
We are very happy to welcome you and your child back to ACIS for the
academic school Year 2021. This document summarizes how we are
reopening school in light of the COVD-19 pandemic. ACIS prioritizes health
and safety first. We are proud that we are able to do so in a way that ensures
ACIS’s high standard of education be maintained. I have summarized the
details of the reopening plan here.
Thank You,
Dr. Clifford C. Feltner
Director ACIS
American City International School
director@cityschools.edu.eg
+20 128 277 4401
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.
AMERICAN CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
6th of October Branch
INTRODUCTION
The American City International School (ACIS) looks forward to welcoming
our students back to campus beginning on September 15th, 2020. ACIS family
has worked diligently to bring the best practice in health, safety, and
education. This plan sets ACIS up for success in an uncertain year. Because
of the continued uncertainty, ACIS will balance the need for certainty with the
need to be flexible. This document is published to provide you with the
information you need to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. It will be
updated as new information is learned, and in response to changing
circumstances. Changes in protocol and changes to this document will occur
as we move towards reopening. This update gives you the details of the plan
for the hybrid scenario that we will be starting within September. We will
continually monitor updates from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of
Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World
Health Organization (WHO) with data and information from our campus. We
will share all updates with you as they are made available to us.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.AMERICAN CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
6th of October Branch
An Overview of the Re-entry
ACIS will start the 2020-2021 school year on September 15th, 2020 in stages
for all students KG1 through Grade 12.
For students who are unable to attend classes on campus, an alternative
online learning plan will be provided. The online learning plan, however, has
its limitations. Students will be missing out on valuable face-to-face learning
experiences and play-based education in lower grades. They will work
asynchronously and independently to complete assigned tasks. Special
arrangements for assessments and grading may be necessary. Parents’
support during online learning, especially with early childhood and
elementary students, will be essential.
Date Who is coming to Campus?
Tues., Sept. 15 KG + Grade 1
Wed., Sept. 16 Grade 2 through Grade 5
Thurs., Sept. 17 Grade 10 through Grade 12
Sun., Sept, 20 Grade 6 through Grade 9
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.As we plan to reopen ACIS, we will maintain flexibility and
responsiveness as we...
... Prioritize the health and safety of all staff and students.
... Support the social and emotional needs of staff and
students.
... Communicate openly and listen to the needs of all
stakeholders.
... Maintain high standards of learning for all students through
rigorous coursework.
… Create options to reopen for on-campus instruction while
maintaining safety measures.
... Build flexible schedules to respond to changing scenarios and
needs.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Health & Safety
ACIS Precautionary Measures:
Staff and students must bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE) to
school on any given day. PPE includes but not limited to:
• Face masks/shields
• Alcohol rub or hand sanitizers
• Alcohol based sanitizing wipes
• Tissues
Parents must take their child(s) temperature before leaving to school. If the
temperature is 37.50°C or greater, the student(s) must not come to school, and
stay home until cleared of all symptoms.
Body temperature will be taken at the school gates before entering the school
campus. Anyone with a fever equal to or greater than 37.50°C will be asked to
leave.
Physical distancing is always to be practiced to the greatest extent possible
according to the age of the students.
Info graphic posters are posted around the school.
Staff is encouraged to properly ventilate their rooms by opening windows and
using fans regularly.
Students and staff are encouraged to wash their hands or use hand sanitizers
regularly during school day. Younger students who cannot wash hands alone
will be assisted with hand washing.
Staff and students must not share food or personal items.
Use of outside space is encouraged for exercise and breaks and/or for outdoor
education, where possible, as this can limit transmission and more easily allow
for distance between students and staff.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Hygiene Practices – Protect Yourself and Others
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially
after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or
sneezing.
It is especially important to wash:
• Before eating or preparing food
• Before touching your face
• After using the restroom
• After leaving a public place
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• Before and after handling your face mask/shield
• After touching any surface
If soap and water are not accessible, use a hand sanitizer that contains at
least 70% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together
until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover, a disposable mask, or
a face shield when around others.
If not around others, always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow to avoid spreading of
germs on surfaces.
Immediately dispose of used tissues in the trash and was or your hands
or use hand sanitizer.
Practice social distancing and avoid any close contact, this includes
physical greetings (such as handshaking).
Cleaning and Disinfection of Surfaces
Disinfection and sanitization products have been intensified with
regards to frequently touched surfaces at school such as doorknobs,
light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards,
toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Sharing Materials
Students will carry their own supplies to minimize sharing of
stationery items. In classrooms, the sharing of objects and
equipment, such as toys, games, art supplies and playground
equipment will be limited to the greatest extent possible.
Belongings must be taken home daily as the use of school
lockers will be prohibited.
School Canteen
The school canteen will be closed until further noticed. The school
will have water and juices available for the students. Parents are
encouraged to pack a lunch for their child(ren). Students are NOT
ALLOWED to order delivery. Any deliveries will be sent back.
School Visits and Events
School visits will be limited and pre-organized. All visitors must
make an appointment and follow and apply the school’s health
and safety measures. Parent/teacher meetings are encouraged
to take place online or based on the appointment system via
email or phone calls. Appointments will not be taken during drop-
off, pick-up, and break time to avoid overcrowding. Events such
as school trips, sports competitions, and other academic related
events will be postponed until further notice.
Student Attendance
Students who are sick, or if any of their household members have
a fever or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, are prohibited from
coming to school. A medical report must be sent to the respective
school office and the school clinic (Dr. Maha Awais). Students who
are confirmed positive for COVID-19 according to a certified facility
cannot return to school until they are tested negative and are
granted a clearance medical certificate stating that they are
discharged from isolation High-risk students (who suffer from
severe and/or chronic illnesses) are asked to stay home . A
medical certificate confirming the illness must be sent to the school
office and the school clinic (doctor@cityschools.edu.eg).
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Identifying and Isolating Illness on Campus
During school day, teachers and staff will be responsible to refer
students with flu like symptoms immediately to the school doctor
for further screening. Symptoms include cough, shortness of
breath, body aches, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea,
nausea, or headache. Anyone with a fever greater than 37.50 °C
and/or flu- like symptoms will be sent to an emergency waiting
room and parents will be called to pick up their children from
school premises as soon as they are contacted by the school
doctor. Emergency waiting rooms have been identified in each
school building and international standards for disinfection
procedures are followed.
Physical Education
To ensure that students remain active and
keep healthy, Physical Education (PE)
lessons will be resumed, with strict adherence
to safety measures. During PE lessons,
students and PE teachers will not be required
to wear masks when engaged in physical
activities such as running and games, as long
as they adhere to physical distancing
measures during the lesson. Swimming
classes will be suspended during the first
semester.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Transportation
Drop Off and Pick Up by Car
The school will implement revised entry and exit
procedures to eliminate overcrowding and maintain
physical distancing in high traffic areas. During the time of
drop off or pick up, access to the school facility will be
restricted to students and staff. Students are to leave the
school campus immediately at the end of the school day in
order to avoid congregating.
Bus Transportation
Buses will be sanitized before morning and afternoon routes.
Parents must pre- screen their children for illness before leaving
home and refrain from sending their child(ren) to school if their
temperature is 37.5 C or greater. On buses, masks or face shields
must be worn by all staff, bus drivers, and students from grade 6 to
12 before entering the bus and at all times while on the bus. Social
distancing will be enforced to the greatest extent possible with
assigned seating and siblings seated next to each other. Routes for
the buses will be adjusted as needed throughout the year according
to the determined model of education.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.Learning Process
The school day will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A blended
learning experience will be achieved through an alternation
between in-class sessions and virtual class sessions.
To sustain a coherent and effective school wide system, all
communication between teachers and students/parents will be
restricted to the Engage platform only. All assignments, schedules,
weekly and daily plans will be provided on Engage and updated
frequently. Links to online meetings and E-Book
assignments/assessments will also be integrated on Engage. Zoom will
remain the official platform through which teachers will interact with
students who attend classes virtually. An updated version of Zoom will
facilitate solutions to previous issues that were faced during the online
teaching period of last year.
Classes will be divided into 60-minute intervals to maintain a regularity
in the school schedule. Therefore, the total number of hours required per
week for the core subjects will remain unchanged (200 minutes/week).
In order to provide the most successful form of integrated learning,
students will benefit most if each group was given undivided attention by
the teachers. Therefore, in-class sessions will be taught separately, and
the same lesson will be taught to the at-home students using a virtual
classroom during the same day. Virtual classrooms will act as fully
equipped studios where teachers hold online meetings with the student
groups learning at home inside a designated classroom. Each virtual
classroom will include its own camera, microphone and internet access
point to accommodate a state-of-the-art experience for the students.
American City International School is accredited by the NCA, CASI, NWAC and SACS, CASI, which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.It is a priority for ACIS to keep all parents and guardians well-informed
and comfortable with our action plan. Therefore, in addition to this
letter, there will be a Parents Orientation.
• The Parents Orientation will be held from September 1-14, where
parents will be called in groups to maintain safety measures.
• One day will be dedicated for each year level separately
including Saturdays throughout this period.
• During the parent orientation, the school will inform you of the
action plan in person, explain the new strategy in detail, and
address any concerns you might have.
• Students will return to school on September 15 to be properly
oriented with the new system before beginning the academic
year.
• The return of students will be gradual for the first week allowing for
only three grade levels per day, one from each stage
(elementary/middle/high school).
• Once the student orientation period is complete, students of all
grades will return to school in their designated groups as
previously mentioned.
All our efforts are aimed at providing a safe community and environment for
both students and staff members alike. We would like to encourage you to
remind our students of the importance of sanitizing and maintaining
adequate social distancing between them and their peers. It is our belief that
with our joint efforts, this new system will provide a beneficial and safe
learning environment for our students. We appreciate your patience and
support in advance and urge you to refer to our administration with any
questions you may have.
All the Best Wishes,
ACIS Family
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